Question

Miguel has a great job, is well educated, and has a loving family. Despite these positive aspects of his life, he experiences anxiety every day. When asked by his therapist the reason for his anxiety, he says, "I don't know why. I don't have any reason to feel anxious, yet I worry all the time." The therapist describes Miguel as having ________ anxiety

Answer 1

Answer:

Free-floating.

Explanation:

The therapist describes Miguel as having free-floating anxiety. Anxiety and fear help us to trigger the fight-or-flight response. They prepare us to act when in danger. If Miguel experiences anxiety even though there are no observable threats, he is experiencing an anxiety disorder called free-floating anxiety. There is no danger that triggers this anxiety.